Shamanistic
(adjective)
- Relating to the practices or beliefs of shamans, who are tribal priests or spiritual healers in indigenous communities of the North and Central Asia.
- Relating to shamanism, a religious or spiritual belief system centered around the worship of a pantheon of spirits, nature, and ancestors.
Origin:
Derived from the russian word shaman, which refers to a tribal priest or spiritual healer in indigenous communities of the north and central asia.
Examples:
- The shamanistic healing ritual involved the use of music, drumming, and dance.
- The tribe's shamanistic beliefs and practices have been passed down from generation to generation.
- The shamanistic paintings on the cave walls depicted various spiritual beings and the spirits of animals.
- The shamanistic worldview holds that the universe is full of spirits, both good and evil.
- The shamanistic ceremony was meant to appease the spirits and ensure good luck for the coming year.